Bills sponsored or co-sponsored by Dan Swecker
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5677 1997–98 |
Welfare-to-work temp assistnLegal entitlement to public assistance is eliminated, and cash assistance is limited to five years, with some exemptions. The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) principles of the federal Welfare Reform Act replace... | Alex Deccio (R-14) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5842 1997–98 |
Litter control & recyclingAfter July 30, 1997, expenditures from the litter control account must be used as follows: C 55 percent for youth litter patrol programs; C 15 percent to provide grants to local government for litter cleanup; C 15 percent for... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 5875 1997–98 |
Veterans & military personnlThe Joint Select Committee on Veterans and Military Personnel Affairs is created. The committee consists of four members, one from each caucus of the House of Representatives and the Senate. | Lena Swanson (D-35) | Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6135 1997–98 |
Covenant marriagesA covenant marriage is defined as a marriage entered into by one man and one woman who understand and agree that the marriage between them is a lifelong relationship. The parties may contract a covenant marriage by declaring... | Bob Oke (R-26) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6180 1997–98 |
Solid fuel burning devicesThe first stage of impaired air quality is declared when particulates ten microns and smaller in diameter are at an ambient level of 60 micrograms per cubic meter. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6221 1997–98 |
Storm water contrl faciltiesIn fixing rates and charges for storm water control services, a county legislative authority may also consider the low-income status of the persons receiving storm water control services or benefits, including senior citizens... | Calvin Goings (D-25) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6233 1997–98 |
Driving privilege revocationThe Department of Licensing must revoke all driving privileges of persons under the age of 21 years when the department receives notice of a violation of RCW 66.44. RCW 66.44 includes the offenses of opening or consuming... | Marilyn Rasmussen (D-2) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6245 1997–98 |
Riparian habitat enhancementA Conservation Reserve State Enhancement Advisory Committee is established. The committee consists of representatives of the State Conservation Committee, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Agriculture, and the... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6247 1997–98 |
Sexually explict mattr/minorA person is guilty of unlawful display of sexually explicit material to a minor if the person knowingly shows sexually explicit material that is inappropriate for minors on a viewing screen so that it is visible to a minor who... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6250 1997–98 |
Geoduck diver licensesGeoduck licenses are made transferrable from parent to child, from spouse to spouse during marriage, or as a result of divorce or property settlement. After July 1, 1998, the Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6256 1997–98 |
Animal crueltyThe humane, normal, and usual use of horses in racing activities authorized under the laws of Washington and subject to the rules of the Washington Horse Racing Commission is provided exemption from the cruelty statute. The... | Bob Morton (R-7) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6259 1997–98 |
Lake managmnt service areasLake management service areas are authorized. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6260 1997–98 |
Lake management districtsThe ten-year maximum duration for lake management districts is deleted. A county or city legislative authority may increase the special assessments or rates and charges for the lake management district beyond 110 percent by... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6261 1997–98 |
Aquatic plant managementAn aquatic plant management permit is required for any person wishing to control or eradicate aquatic plants, unless the activity is specifically exempt. Aquatic plants may include noxious weeds, nuisance or beneficial plants,... | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6282 1997–98 |
Threatened/endangerd speciesA 20-member salmon restoration funding task force is created. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6284 1997–98 |
School levy ballot titlesSchool districts that seek excess levies must use the words A excess levy @ or A levy in excess @ in ballot titles. Furthermore, school districts seeking excess levies for the maintenance and operation support of the district... | Harold Hochstatter (R-13) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6326 1997–98 |
Student social security nos.School districts are prohibited from requesting a student = s Social Security number, except for Medicaid reimbursement purposes, employment purposes (if the student is a school employee), school board-approved longitudinal... | Ray Schow (R-30) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6338 1997–98 |
Abortion/parental notificatnThe declared purposes of the act are that the state has a legitimate and compelling state interest in: (a) protecting the rights of parents to rear minor children who are a part of their household; (b) fostering family unity... | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6339 1997–98 |
English as common languageThe Legislature finds that the state is enriched by diversity and that the government should always promote the dignity of all heritages. Language has the power to unite people of differing backgrounds and heritages. | Don Benton (R-17) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6342 1997–98 |
Salmon eggs saleBecause of the depleted nature in salmon and steelhead trout stocks and the 1997 listing under the federal Endangered Species Act of upriver Columbia steelhead trout, the department must utilize all salmon and steelhead trout... | Sid Snyder (D-19) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6350 1997–98 |
Pregnant women/controlld subDelivering a controlled substance to a woman, knowing that she is pregnant, is added to the illustrative list of aggravating factors set forth in the SRA and to the reciprocal juvenile code provisions. | Julia Patterson (D-33) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6363 1997–98 |
Fish passage barriersThe Legislature finds that there are over 2,000 barriers to fish passage blocking fish access to as much as 3,000 linear miles of fresh water spawning and rearing habitat. | Dan Swecker (R-20) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6389 1997–98 |
County conservation futuresIn addition to the purchase of real property, revenue generated by the conservation futures tax may be used for the development, maintenance and operation of the real property. | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6397 1997–98 |
Rape victim protectionA person convicted of any sex offense as enumerated in RCW 9A.44 cannot bring an action for non-parental visitation or custody, cannot seek custody or visitation as part of a dissolution proceeding, and cannot bring an action... | Karen Fraser (D-22) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |
| SB 6410 1997–98 |
Fish & wildlife dept reorgnzAuthority is granted to the Director of the Department of Fish and Wildlife to begin a good-faith reorganization of the department. The reorganization is authorized to achieve the goals of enhancement of threatened or... | Dino Rossi (R-5) | Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor |
Feb 25, 1998 |